IN JUST THE second event of her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Leona Maguire outlined her credentials at the ISPS Handa Vic Open.
A two-under par round of 70 pushed Maguire up the leaderboard to leave her in a tie for fourth place at the end of the final round.
On seven-under for the tournament, the 25-year-old from Cavan and Sweden’s Linnea Strom were each just one stroke off the pace set by the leaders.
A three-way play-off culminated in victory for Hee Young Park, who prevailed at the expense of South Korean compatriots Hye-Jin Choi and So Yeon Ryu.
Despite dropping four shots in her final round, a two-under tournament for Antrim’s Stephanie Meadow kept her inside the top 20.
Maguire, having began the day tied for 11th on five-under, carded a round that included five birdies and three bogies at the 13th Beach Golf Links on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.
The men’s event at the Vic Open saw Australia’s Min Woo Lee take his first European Tour title, a score of 19-under leaving him two shots better than New Zealander Ryan Fox.
Meanwhile, a level-par third round has left Seamus Power in a tie for 44th (four-under for the tournament) going into the final day’s play at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
On 17 under, the leader – Canada’s Nick Taylor – holds a one-shot advantage over second-placed Phil Mickelson.
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To think that she took up rugby 7 years ago and is now one of the most capable wingers in her sport. Incredibly talent. Good woman Ali
It’s catch and run. Not that difficult as she was already a top athlete
Catch and run? If that was the case, we would all be playing in the world cup.
It’s a lot more than catch and run, if you knew anything about rugby, you’d know that. Scarlett for ya buddy!
Ailbhe, don’t rise to the pathetic efforts of wind up merchants/trolls. People like him that don’t play or have never played rugby have no idea the level of skill and intelligence involved to be a top level player.
Ah Gary, I was just going to challenge him to a game. See if he can handle being dump tackled by a girl ;)
I repeat. Catch and run
Ok John, come to our training tonight. I’ll throw you the ball. You just simply catch and run….see how you fair. Up for the challenge? Or another keyboard warrior?
The best of luck to the Irish Ladies Rugby Team in their semi final against England. They have given a great lift to everyone with their achievements.
Stop running them down, they’re all lovely girls and they all have lovely bottoms.
Yours etc,
Niamh Horan
Played against her yrs back she tore us apart brilliant player, I’ve everything crossed for tomorrow I’m hoping for a Ireland/Canada final
I played against her too. When I tried to tackle her, I subluxed my shoulder. Out for nore than a month. I didn’t slow her down and I doubt I even altered her course. Ouch
Fantastic player Ali Miller is, best of luck tomorrow girls
She’s the type of athlete that can turn her hand to any type of sport.. Well done miller!!!
Ballet????
You are a muppet
Best of luck Ali